Seasonal Variations in Household Water Use, Microbiological Water Quality, and Challenges to the Provision of Adequate Drinking Water: A Case of Peri-urban and Informal Settlements of Hosanna Town, Southern Ethiopia
Environ Health Insights. 2024 Mar 21;18:11786302241238940. doi: 10.1177/11786302241238940. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTSeveral studies have been conducted on household water use and microbial water quality globally. However, studies that considered seasonal variability of household water use and microbial water quality were limited. Therefore, this study investigated the seasonal variability of household water use, microbiological water quality, and challenges to the provision of adequate water in the peri-urban and informal settlements of Hosanna town, Southern Ethiopia. A longitudinal study was conducted on 288 households. ...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - March 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Abiot Abera Aydamo Sirak Robele Gari Seid Tiku Mereta Source Type: research

Medication Non-adherence and predictor factors among adult Asthmatic patients in Ethiopia: a Systematic review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: Asthma medication non-adherence is notably high in Ethiopia. Addressing medication non-adherence requires a comprehensive approach, including clear communication between healthcare providers, patient education and addressing financial barriers to ensure better adherence in asthma patients.PMID:38526038 | DOI:10.1080/02770903.2024.2332353 (Source: Journal of Asthma)
Source: Journal of Asthma - March 25, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chernet Tafere Bereket Bahiru Adane Yehualaw Desalegn Getnet Demsie Kebede Feyisa Malede Berihun Yismaw Endalamaw Aschale Zenaw Debasu Zewdu Yilma Zegaye Agmassie Sileshi Mulatu Yazachew Engida Yismaw Ousman Adal Destaw Endeshaw Source Type: research

Seasonal Variations in Household Water Use, Microbiological Water Quality, and Challenges to the Provision of Adequate Drinking Water: A Case of Peri-urban and Informal Settlements of Hosanna Town, Southern Ethiopia
Environ Health Insights. 2024 Mar 21;18:11786302241238940. doi: 10.1177/11786302241238940. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTSeveral studies have been conducted on household water use and microbial water quality globally. However, studies that considered seasonal variability of household water use and microbial water quality were limited. Therefore, this study investigated the seasonal variability of household water use, microbiological water quality, and challenges to the provision of adequate water in the peri-urban and informal settlements of Hosanna town, Southern Ethiopia. A longitudinal study was conducted on 288 households. ...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - March 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Abiot Abera Aydamo Sirak Robele Gari Seid Tiku Mereta Source Type: research

Ethiopian Street Foods: Working Conditions and Governance Perspectives. A Qualitative Study
CONCLUSION: Though Ethiopia has a national food and nutrition policy, the policy doesn't adequately address the street food vending sector. Besides, it is not well communicated to the implementers resulting in poor policy implementation. Quantifying socio-economic benefits of street food vending activities in Ethiopia needs further investigation.PMID:38525296 | PMC:PMC10958792 | DOI:10.1177/11786302241241414 (Source: Environmental Health Insights)
Source: Environmental Health Insights - March 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mathewos Moges Ernest Kristian Rodland Ambelu Argaw Source Type: research